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animal remains
;
ornament
(?)
Object Type
animal remains
ornament
(?)
Museum number
Am1962,01.376
Description
Parrot or toucan bill of yellow, black and red colours. Probably used as an ornament.
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Noanama
(?)
Made by:
Choco
(Southern)
Findspot
Found/Acquired:
Colombia
Materials
toucan beak
(?)
Dimensions
Height:
5 centimetres
Width:
4 centimetres
Depth:
16.50 centimetres
Curator's comments
Register 1962: Another similar [to Am1962,01.375]. Probably NOANAMA for decorative use.
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Brian Moser
Donated by:
Dr Donald Tayler
Acquisition date
1962
Department
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Registration number
Am1962,01.376